MCU180015 - Submission - Narelle Kearney · MCU18/0015

As mentioned above, the rationale behind the zoning pattern has been carefully considered to ensure there is
an appropriate mix and scale of development in the right locations and the preservation of important biodiversity
and open space values. We note that the Noosa Shire has the only substantial area of coastal mainland remnant
vegetation between Byron Bay and Bundaberg. The proposed development only seeks to diminish these
qualities and undermine the function of these important ecosystems.

Lot 114 SP188650 is contiguous to the south east corner of the site and traverses Alma Way. It is identified as
a, 'regional greenspace network' of the ShapingSEQ (South East Queensland Regional Plan), This lot, in
conjunction with other lots in the Open space Conservation zone and with frontage to Alma Way, create an
environmental corridor into Noosa National Park, As a result the site forms part of this greater environmental
corridor attached to the national park. The proposed development will fragment and ultimately diminish this
corridor through vegetation clearing and subdivision both of which are not supported throughout the following
provisions.

Part 3- Desired Environmental Outcomes

(g) Open Space, Environment & Conservation functions

   Networks of open space and natural habitat, vegetated lands, wetlands, watercourses and riparian zones are
   sensitivity managed and protected and avoid as far as practicable or, where avoidance is not practicable,
   minimise adverse impacts resulting from development by -

         ii ecologically important areas being protected, rehabilitated and enhanced including their condition, extent,
         diversity and connectivity to maintain and improve biodiversity, landscape stability, resilience and
         ecological integrity of the natural environment;

         xi maintaining the conservation of high proportions of vegetated land, as compared to developed land, to
         distinguish Noose Shire from other parts of south-east Queensland;

         xii maintaining the distinct vegetated character of Noose Shire and the retention of natural vegetation and
         landscaping with native species;

         xiii protecting sensitive areas of native bushland from the impacts of urban activities such as domestic
         animals, escaped garden weeds, fertilisers and storm water run-off:

Comments: the proposed development will remove important ecological areas of natural habitat within the Open
Space Conservation zone and Environmental Protection area. It will also introduce urban development into
sensitive bushland areas that will create adverse impacts associated with domestic animals, exotic weeds,
fertilisers and additional stormwater runoff from excessive hardstand areas.

Part 9 Noosa Heads locality

   9.7.2 The overall outcomes sought for the Noose Heads Locality are the following—
         (a) New uses and works are located, designed and managed to—
             iv avoid significant adverse effects on the natural environment;
         (e) Land having environmental and cultural heritage values is protected and maintained for future
         generations, including—
            ii the vegetated hills that frame Noose Heads, Laguna Bay, Noose Inlet and Hastings Street;
            viii private land with native vegetation communities;
         (h) Key vegetated landscapes are protected including-
            iv remnant rainforest stands in the conservation reserves and in the gullies associated with the headland;

Comments: the site forms part of the vegetated hills of Noosa Heads and contains native vegetation
communities on freehold land. The Open Space Conservation zone and Environmental Protection area in the

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